Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his white hair up. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Geoffrey alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: She wears bulky black painted plate armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Jacoba was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp.